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## š **The Ultimate Apple Crisp Recipe**
Ready to fall in love with **Apple Crisp** too? Hereās my go-to recipe that will have you hooked after just one bite.
### **Ingredients**:
#### For the filling:
– 6-8 **medium apples** (I love using a mix of tart Granny Smith and sweet Honeycrisp)
– 1/2 cup **granulated sugar**
– 1/2 teaspoon **cinnamon**
– 1 tablespoon **lemon juice**
– 1 tablespoon **cornstarch** (optional, for thickening)
#### For the crumble topping:
– 1 cup **old-fashioned rolled oats**
– 3/4 cup **all-purpose flour**
– 1/2 cup **brown sugar** (packed)
– 1/2 teaspoon **cinnamon**
– 1/4 teaspoon **salt**
– 1/2 cup **unsalted butter**, cold and cubed
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### **Instructions**:
1. **Preheat the Oven**:
Preheat your oven to **350°F (175°C)**. Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish with butter or cooking spray.
2. **Prepare the Apple Filling**:
Peel, core, and slice the apples into thin wedges. Place the apples in a large mixing bowl and toss them with **granulated sugar**, **cinnamon**, and **lemon juice**. If you prefer a thicker filling, sprinkle in **cornstarch** to help thicken the juices as the apples bake.
3. **Make the Crumble Topping**:
In a separate bowl, combine the **rolled oats**, **flour**, **brown sugar**, **cinnamon**, and **salt**. Add the cold, **cubed butter** to the mixture and use your fingers or a pastry cutter to work the butter into the dry ingredients until it forms a crumbly, coarse texture. The goal is to have little pea-sized chunks of butter scattered throughout.
4. **Assemble the Crisp**:
Pour the apple mixture into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly. Then, sprinkle the crumble topping generously over the apples, ensuring that it covers the filling completely.
5. **Bake**:
Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for about **45-50 minutes**, or until the topping is golden brown and the apples are tender and bubbling.
6. **Serve**:
Allow the Apple Crisp to cool slightly before serving. Itās delicious on its own, but if you want to take it over the top, serve it with a scoop of **vanilla ice cream** or a dollop of **whipped cream**!
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## š **Why Youāll Love This Apple Crisp**
– **Easy to Make**: No complicated steps hereājust a quick mix and a simple bake, and youāre done!
– **Perfect for Any Occasion**: Whether itās a weeknight dessert or a holiday treat, Apple Crisp fits every occasion. Itās a crowd-pleaser and a comfort food staple.
– **Customizable**: Feel free to add nuts like **walnuts** or **pecans** for an extra crunch, or throw in some **raisins** for added texture and flavor.
– **Heartwarming**: Thereās something about the smell of **apple crisp baking** that fills your home with warmth and happinessāit’s like a big, cozy hug.
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## š **Final Thoughts: My Undying Love for Apple Crisp**
Iāll admit itāIām **obsessed** with Apple Crisp. Itās the perfect dessert thatās comforting, easy to make, and totally customizable. The combination of sweet, tart apples with that buttery, oat crumble topping is nothing short of **heavenly**.
If you havenāt yet experienced the joy of a warm bowl of homemade Apple Crisp, itās time to change that. Trust me, once you try it, youāll understand exactly why I canāt stop making it (and eating it) every chance I get.
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Ready to try this Apple Crisp for yourself? Let me know what you thinkāwhether youāre a first-timer or an Apple Crisp aficionado, Iām sure youāll love it as much as I do!
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